Eustachian Tube Function Following Total Laryngectomy

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MERIC A., Dogan R., KAHYA V., Eren S. B., YILMAZ F., Ozturan O.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.23, no.5, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 23 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e31826688a0
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Keywords: Laryngectomy, Eustachian tube, tympanometry, NASAL MUCOCILIARY CLEARANCE, AIR-FLOW, MUCOSA, CYCLE
• Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The function of the Eustachian tube has been investigated in various conditions. However, its status has not been evaluated in total laryngectomized patients. This study was designed to investigate short-term and long-term changes of the Eustachian tube that occur following total laryngectomy.